Applications Open for the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) 2026 -2027 Annual Project Funding

Applications Open for the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) 2026 -2027 Annual Project Funding. The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the NAC Annual Project Funding Call for applications for the 2026-2027 Financial Year. We hereby invite individual arts practitioners and registered arts organizations and community art centres to apply for funding..

Who Can Apply?

• Artists in craft, dance, literature, music, theatre, musical theatre, visual arts, and multidisciplinary arts.
• Whether you are an individual practitioner, arts organization, or community art centre, this is your chance to secure support for your next creative project!
• Applications that celebrate South African indigenous art forms and include capacity-building initiatives on intellectual property are highly encouraged.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the NAC website at www.nac.org.za
2. Register and complete your application via the GMS Portal.
3. For manual applications (for those without internet access), visit the NAC head office in Newtown, Johannesburg.

For enquiries or assistance, contact:

• Email info@nac.org.za

• Call Centre: 011 010 8886

• WhatsApp: 060 791 5555

Closing Date: Friday 13th of March 2026

IMPORTANT: Only one application per person or organization will be considered.